For Sale7d on marketHistoric · 101 yrs
1831 Fontain St
Philadelphia, PA, 19121 • North Central • Philadelphia County
$180,000
$138/sqft
Down payment assistance available
4Beds
2Baths
1,300Sqft
0.03 acLot
1925Built
Property DNA
Scenic Views
Street · City
Traditional Style
Built 1925 · 101 years of history
Temple University
North Central
Outdoor Living
Patio
Special Features
Above Grade · Below Grade
This home is in high demand
Listed 7 days ago · 162 views · 5 saves · Top 9% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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$138/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Townhouse · Built 1925 · Historic
Super clean, turnkey investment opportunity just steps Temple University. Long term tenants pay $1500/ month. 1831 Fontain offers more than the average Temple rental with this footprint - featuring 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, a large rear patio and washer/ dryer on the main floor. This solid portfolio addition boasts many recent upgrades throughout from a recent renovation, including central air. Tenants responsible for all utilities. Can be sold individually or as a package with nearby 1735 Edgley for double the upside, close proximity and ease of management. Don't miss this opportunity to add a solid cash-flowing asset to your portfolio. Schedule a private showing today!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights large rear patio, recent renovation, and central air as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,180/month
Principal & Interest$940
Property Tax$180
Insurance$60
Down payment20% ($36,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.81% rate · 30yr fixed · $144,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeTownhouse
Year Built1925
HeatingBaseboard, Forced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
ParkingOpen Parking
Lot1,140 sqft
Days on Zillow7 Days
Price/sqft$138
Property
Home typeTownhouse
Sub-typeTownhouse
StyleTraditional
ConditionGood
Year built1925
Stories2
Systems
HeatingBaseboard, Forced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
RoofFlat
ConstructionMasonry
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOn Street
BasementFull
Lot1,140 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodNorth Central
ZoningRSA5
Annual tax$2,686
Parcel321173400
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
14 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
Washer
Dryer
Electric Water Heater
Heating
Baseboard
Forced Air
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Electric
Laundry
Main Level
Accessibility
None
Exterior Features
Parking
On Street
Construction
Masonry
Patio & Porch
Patio
Lot Features
Level
Rear Yard
Secluded
Security
Window Bars
Views
Street
City
Pool Features
None
Other Structures
Above Grade
Below Grade
Room details
1 room detailed
Basement
0
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market7
Est. value$178,200
Est. rent$1,891/mo
Tax rate0.94%
Price/sqft$138
On marketApr 3, 2026
PostedApr 3, 2026
Last sold$185,000
MLS updatedApr 2, 2026
Tour days9
Views162
Favorites5
How are the schools in Philadelphia?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Philadelphia, PA, 19121
Price history
28 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Apr 3, 2026Listed For Sale$180,000$138Bright MLS
Sep 7, 2024Listing Removed$189,900$146Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS
Jan 11, 2024Listing Removed——Zillow Rentals
Sep 27, 2023Price Change$1,450$1Zillow Rentals
Aug 29, 2023Price Change$1,500$1Zillow Rentals
Aug 15, 2023Price Change$189,900$146Bright MLS
Jul 29, 2023Listed For Rent$1,600$1Zillow Rentals
Jul 21, 2023Price Change$195,900$151Bright MLS
Jul 12, 2023Price Change$199,990$154Bright MLS
May 24, 2023Price Change$199,000$153Bright MLS
Apr 18, 2023Price Change$209,000$161Bright MLS
Mar 29, 2023Price Change$219,900$169Bright MLS
Mar 7, 2023Listed For Sale$229,900$177Bright MLS
Aug 20, 2022Listing Removed——Zillow Rental Network_1
Jul 8, 2022Price Change$1,600$1Zillow Rental Network_1
May 27, 2022Listed For Rent$1,900$1Zillow Rental Network_1
May 13, 2022Listing Removed——Zillow Rental Network_1
Apr 9, 2022Listed For Rent$1,900$1Zillow Rental Network_1
Feb 22, 2022Sold$185,000$142Bright MLS
Jan 16, 2022Contingent$199,900$154Bright MLS
Jan 3, 2022Price Change$199,900$154Bright MLS
Nov 26, 2021Price Change$204,900$158Bright MLS
Nov 16, 2021Price Change$209,900$161Bright MLS
Nov 13, 2021Price Change$219,900$169Bright MLS
Nov 8, 2021Price Change$224,900$173Bright MLS
Nov 4, 2021Listed For Sale$235,900$181Bright MLS
Aug 3, 2015Sold$86,500$67Public Record
May 25, 2007Sold$6,000$5Public Record
Listed For Sale$180,000
Apr 3, 2026•$138/sqft•Bright MLS
Listing Removed$189,900
Sep 7, 2024•$146/sqft•Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS
Listing Removed—
Jan 11, 2024•Zillow Rentals
Price Change$1,450
Sep 27, 2023•$1/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Price Change$1,500
Aug 29, 2023•$1/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Price Change$189,900
Aug 15, 2023•$146/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Rent$1,600
Jul 29, 2023•$1/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Price Change$195,900
Jul 21, 2023•$151/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$199,990
Jul 12, 2023•$154/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$199,000
May 24, 2023•$153/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$209,000
Apr 18, 2023•$161/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$219,900
Mar 29, 2023•$169/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$229,900
Mar 7, 2023•$177/sqft•Bright MLS
Listing Removed—
Aug 20, 2022•Zillow Rental Network_1
Price Change$1,600
Jul 8, 2022•$1/sqft•Zillow Rental Network_1
Listed For Rent$1,900
May 27, 2022•$1/sqft•Zillow Rental Network_1
Listing Removed—
May 13, 2022•Zillow Rental Network_1
Listed For Rent$1,900
Apr 9, 2022•$1/sqft•Zillow Rental Network_1
Sold$185,000
Feb 22, 2022•$142/sqft•Bright MLS
Contingent$199,900
Jan 16, 2022•$154/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$199,900
Jan 3, 2022•$154/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$204,900
Nov 26, 2021•$158/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$209,900
Nov 16, 2021•$161/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$219,900
Nov 13, 2021•$169/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$224,900
Nov 8, 2021•$173/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$235,900
Nov 4, 2021•$181/sqft•Bright MLS
Sold$86,500
Aug 3, 2015•$67/sqft•Public Record
Sold$6,000
May 25, 2007•$5/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
23 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2025$2,686$191,900
Apr 10, 2024$3,284$234,600
Apr 10, 2023$3,284$234,600
Apr 10, 2022$2,738—
Apr 10, 2021$2,738—
Apr 10, 2018$2,647—
Apr 10, 2017$2,647—
Apr 10, 2016$1,394—
Apr 10, 2015$2,385—
Apr 10, 2014$2,385$122,900
Apr 10, 2012$1,647$32,000
Apr 10, 2011—$32,000
Apr 10, 2010—$32,000
Apr 10, 2009—$32,000
Apr 10, 2008—$32,000
Apr 10, 2007—$32,000
Apr 10, 2006—$416
Apr 10, 2005—$416
Apr 10, 2004—$416
Apr 10, 2003—$416
Apr 10, 2002—$416
Apr 10, 2000—$2,176
Apr 10, 1999—$960
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